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For I know that my redeemer liveth, And that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Job 19:25 KJV Devotion: In job 19:25, job said that "I know that my redeemer liveth and that he shall at the latter day upon the earth" this is a message from a person who has deep Faith in the living God. Two days ago we talked of holding fast to our faith. In continuation we  examine the story of Job who was tested of God. Though he suffered a lot of hardship he did not deny God.    Sometimes it becomes difficult to distinguish between trial and problem. Problems that are caused not by you but sometimes by the devil is difficult to differentiate from trial which is from God. Only the spirit of God can assist us to distinguish between these two because the difference between the two is just a thin line. Problems can be self-inflicted especially when we do not live in obedience to the word of God. But God himself may want to know how much faith we have in him and therefore permit...

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalmu 32:8 KJV Devotion: Two days ago we said we must hold fast to our believe in God through His son Jesus Christ. "Let us hold fast the profession (confession) of our faith(hope) without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)" Hebrews 10:23 KJV.   Add we boldly march into the new 2023 year there is a promise from good that "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye". Psalmu 32:8 KJV. We also know that He who promised can fulfil the promise because His words will not return to Him void,(Isaiah 55:11) especially when we keep our own end of the deal.    Our own end is to live for Christ in total obedience, no half measure. We must also not ask amiss (James 4:3) but according to the promise of God for our lives. Therefore dearly beloved as we go into the new year let us bring our plans to God and seek fo...

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 42:11 KJV Devotion: Our God is a great God and He knows the heart of man and speaks to it regularly. Yesterday we wrote about holding fast to our faith and trusting God in all situation.   My car had been having one problem or the other in the past two weeks and had eroded deeply into my savings. It was repaired yesterday morning but when I was about coming home it developed another maybe more serious issue. Honestly I was not happy and thought of it over the night.  I praise God, He spoke to me with the passage above. I am assured that God is in control and that I should not feel sad but rather praise God. My season of joy and happiness comes and there will not be any issues to bother my mind. Praise God.   Dearly beloved, I don't know what you are going through but God says relax, rejoice beca...

Let us hold fast the profession (confession) of our faith(hope) without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Hebrews 10:23 KJV Devotion: You have given your life to Christ, Hallelujah and you put your faith in him which is very good. What happens when trouble comes? Do you still have faith? Do you ask God why me? Is God faithful? These are the common questions people ask when in trouble. Some people, when in trouble will consult occult media and lose faith. Is that you?  It is human to think deeply about our situation but we must not waver in faith. We must believe, be steadfast and pray till something happens. "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed"(James 1:6).  Dearly beloved, are you going through situation, is your expectation delaying? Hold fast to your faith, you will soon give testimony in Jesus name. Please share your thoughts with us.  Prepared by Joel Olanrewaju, visit ...

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV Devotion: As we probably have known God is a trinity - in old testament we see Him as God, few days ago we learnt in one of our daily devotionals that God came in form of Jesus Christ and when Jesus completed his earthly journey he sent Holy Spirit to us. (John 14:16).  The unbeliever is under bondage of the law, (Galatians 3:10) we know that nobody can be saved by law because it is only by grace that we are reconciled with God (Ephesians 2:5,8). The Bible passage above teach us about the power, boldness, and freedom we have in Christ to grow in Christ-likeness.   When you understand who you are in Christ, you will grow in Christ-likeness. Growth is all by God’s grace just as salvation is. When you meet Jesus Christ, He  dramatically alters your life from the inside out. His grace and power are too great for you not to be transformed.  This transformation of you...

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Corinthians 9:8 KJV. Devotion: Paul was aware of the weakness of the Corinthian church so as evengelist he decided to forgo his rights to receive from the church, instead he earned his living. He used this as example of self sacrifice. (1 Cor 9: 1-15).   In the second letter to Corinthians, Paul exhorted the Corinthians to donate for the church in Israel. God will reward us for giving to others as he has commanded. Paul states that God is “able” and not “will” because we first have a responsibility to give, if we do so, then God will reward us.   It is Boxing day today, a day to share gifts to the needy and others. We should give willingly and joyfully to others because God gave us so that we we can give to others. He able and will reward us for giving to others.    Remember God loves a cheerful giver, and He will reward y...

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV Devotion: A day of Joy, happiness and deliverance from the guilt of sin. We bless God for grace to be alive again this year to celebrate Christmas. What are the lessons of Christmas.    God does not count your position - Jesus came like an ordinary man to a previously unknown family. This means no matter your beginning in life with hard work, consistency and most importantly GOD  you can become great.   God offers forgiveness to all - There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit" (Isaiah 11:1-2). All who believe in Jesus are forgiven.  Christ will be our shepherd "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the high...